Lodging in st. george island, florida
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St. George Island is a tiny, tranquil barrier island in Florida's Gulf of Mexico, offering 22 miles of powder beaches that cuddle the Apalachicola Bay. It forms part of the state's Forgotten Coast, a shoreline that remains low-key for lodging options. Don't think a vacation on St. George means making up your own entertainment as there are powerboats for rent, trails through salt marsh and sand dune, and an annual charity chili cook-off on the beach in March.
Resort Vacation Properties of St George Island Inc.
One of the most popular options on St. George Island is to rent a beach cottage or condo. There are literally hundreds available from a number of rental companies, but the largest selection is offered by Resort Vacations Properties. In 2010 it offered 360 different lodgings options ranging from seven-bedroom beach houses to one-bedroom cottages. Most allow pets, many have swimming pools and some have elevators or ground-level access for wheelchairs. Linen, long distance telephone calls and travel insurance are included in each reservation.
Resort Vacation Properties
140 W. First St.
St. George Island, FL 32328
888-239-4292
resortvacationproperties.com
Poinciana Plantation
The owners of the Victorian Coombs House Inn across the water in Apalachicola, which the New York Times described as 'the most luxurious place around,' also rent out the Poinciana Plantation home on St. George Island. Because Coombs House is often used for weddings, the St. George residence frequently serves as subsidiary accommodation for wedding guests, but large parties can rent it out, and with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms it comfortably sleeps eight people on its three levels. Three wraparound porches afford views of the Gulf of Mexico, and there are modern bathrooms, a wood burning fireplace and multiple TVs.
Poinciana Plantation
1864 Plantation Pass
Apalachicola, FL 32328
888-244-8320
coombshouseinn.com
Buccaneer Inn
The 98-room Buccaneer Inn is a beach front motel established in 1979 offering daily, weekly and monthly rates. There are ocean-side and pool-side rooms as well as standard rooms that overlook the parking lot. All rooms have a refrigerator, ironing board and iron and hair dryer, while rooms with kitchenettes are available. There are two suites that come with a sofa sleeper and a Jacuzzi tub shower, and deluxe gulf rooms with balconies. As of 2010 rates started from $65 per night with a discount for seniors and the military.
Buccaneer Inn
160 W. Gorrie Drive
St. George Island, FL 32328
800-847-2091
buccinn.com
St. George Island State Park
There are three campgrounds located within the nine-mile St. George Island State Park at the east end of the island. It's a splendid place to get back to nature with plenty of hiking trails, swimming and kayaks available to rent. Pets are welcome at the main campground, which has 60 spaces and can accommodate RVs up to a maximum length of 43 feet. A much smaller, and more primitive site is accessible by foot or kayak across the Gap Point Trail, though children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and pets are not allowed. There is no restroom, showers or fresh water, and reservations are essential. Youth camps for groups of between six and 25 people are available and must be reserved. It has restrooms, picnic tables, fire pits and the showers are cold water only.
St. George Island State Park
1900 E. Gulf Beach Drive
St. George Island, FL 32328
850-927-2111
floridastateparks.org/stgeorgeisland
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